A Client Has Left-Sided Weakness

question 6

Multiple Choice

A client has left-sided weakness.Which action by the client indicates that additional teaching about proper cane use is needed?

• A) Holding the cane in the right hand
• B) Advancing the cane while the right leg moves forward
• C) Stepping forward first with the right leg when ambulating
• D) Flexing the elbow 15 to 20 degrees when holding the cane

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Definitions:

Abdominopelvic Cavity

A body cavity that consists of the abdominal cavity and the pelvic cavity, housing many organs.

Spleen

An organ located under the ribcage and above the stomach in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen, involved in filtering blood and immune response.

Ventral Body Cavity

The front portion of the body cavity that houses many of the body’s vital organs, including those within the thoracic and abdominal pelvic cavities.

Visceral Peritoneum

The inner layer of the peritoneum that covers the external surfaces of most abdominal organs, providing a slippery surface that allows the organs to move against each other without friction.